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Featherstone High School
11 Montague Waye, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5HF, Ealing
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.7 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,773
Capacity
1,627
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.7, this school demonstrates excellent academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The high EBacc entry rate of 99% indicates a robust curriculum, and 79% of students progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 81% recommending the school, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.7 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 99% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 181 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
81%
My child is happy
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
School keeps me informed
68%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian52.1%
Black African11.3%
Asian Pakistani10.6%
Asian Other9.4%
Other6.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Other0.7%
White British0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.49932, -0.38700 · UB2 5HF
School details
Local authorityEaling
RegionLondon
URN137729
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Featherstone High School rated by Ofsted?
Featherstone High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Featherstone High School a good school?
Featherstone High School scores 81.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Featherstone High School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Featherstone High School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Featherstone High School in GCSEs?
Featherstone High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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